Reminds me of the Optometrist who told a teen-aged patient she had astigmatism. He was surprised to get a phone call from some irate parents, wondering how it was possible their kid could have glaucoma. Big words all sound alike to some people, I suppose.

Once someone from our office was taking a vacation to Australia. She was sharing with me a bit of history and said "penile colony" while describing the history. I interjected with "you mean penal colony." She simply looked at me and asked "what's the difference?" I actually, and very, very briefly, explained the difference though I couldn't believe I was explaining that to an adult.

At least in her case, they "sound" somewhat similar. EEG & episiotomy, well at least they both share an "E."

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